TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Games like the one AJ McCarron had Saturday don't happen very often at Alabama.

Or anywhere else, for that matter.

McCarron, who has always been accurate and precise with his passes, put up the most yards of his career in a 44-13 romp at Tennessee. His 306 yards blew away the 284 he had in his previous career high performance.

If Alabama played Tennessee every week, it might vault up the passing rankings like it did after last night's game. It can't go anywhere but down in passing efficiency, a category in which Alabama is now No. 1 in the nation.

This week: 2.71 per game (4th, T-21st)Why: Alabama did not have any sacks against Tennessee.

Tackles for loss

Last week: 6.83 per game (6th, 33rd)

This week: 6.14 per game (8th, T-49th)

Why: Alabama had a season-low two against the Vols.

Sacks allowed

Last week: 2.17 per game (6th, 77th)

This week: 2.14 per game (5th, T-76th)Why: McCarron was sacked twice.

Other notable figures...

-- With Geno Smith throwing an interception Saturday, McCarron is one of two regular starting quarterbacks in the country that has yet to throw an interception. Louisiana Tech's Colby Cameron is the other.-- The Crimson Tide has the nation's fourth-best red zone defense. Opponents are coming away with points in just 58 percent of their opportunities. Only Oklahoma has allowed teams to cross into the red zone fewer times than Alabama (12).-- After allowing a couple of big returns Saturday, the Crimson Tide dropped to 96th in the nation in kickoff return defense (23.63 yards per return).-- Alabama has allowed its opponents to convert five of 11 fourth-down attempts against it. That is tied for 49th-best in the nation.-- The Crimson Tide is tied for sixth in the nation with 13 interceptions.-- Alabama is ninth in the country in average time of possession (33:08).-- Cornerback Dee Milliner maintained his national lead of 2.5 passes defended per game.-- Eddie Lacy (81.43) and T.J. Yeldon (80.71) rank 59th and 60th, respectively, in rushing yards per game.